The Poison Tree by Erin Kelly

The Poison Tree

Erin Kelly

368 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

"In the sweltering summer of 1997, strait-laced, straight-A student Karen met Biba -- a bohemian and impossibly glamorous aspiring actress. She was quickly drawn into Biba's world, and for a while life was one long summer of love. But every summer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 738 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 73%
tense 42%
emotional 19%
sad 19%
challenging 15%
reflective 15%
adventurous 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 39%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 30% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.52

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